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David Rockefeller Jr.

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  1. Milken Institute59 min

    The Evolution of Music and the Music Consumer

    John Amato, Irving Azoff, Scooter Braun, Lucien Grange, Rob Light, Bob Pittman, Pascual Rotella, Scooter Bryant Gilbert Jr., David Rockefeller Jr., Mark Geiger

    Industry leaders including Irving Azoff, Scooter Braun, and Lucien Grange converged to project an era of exponential growth driven by the shift from record sales to diversified live and multimedia ecosystems. The panel highlighted that while global touring has expanded rapidly across emerging markets and streaming revenue is set to reach $72 billion within a decade, challenges remain in scaling artist presence and enforcing intellectual property rights against tech services. Ultimately, the consensus established that the modern music business functions as a cohesive branding enterprise where artists leverage global digital connectivity and franchise-style festival experiences to secure financial independence.

  2. Milken Institute1h 0m

    Brand Battlefield: Mobile and Social Networks

    Sean Amos, Josh Mandel, Bonin Bow, Jamie Goodfriend, David Rockefeller Jr., John McWhorter, Eric Schmidt, Josh Tenenbaum, Jimmy O., Kathleen King, Mike McDonald, Serena Rosso, Ron, Nick Smoot, Carolina Tolberti

    The discussion highlights a decisive market shift where social media usage now surpasses television, driving 84% of purchasing decisions through peer influence while Millennials command $400 billion in projected spending. Brands like Mondelēz International are responding by realigning strategies toward mobile-first approaches and real-time engagement, exemplified by the Honey Maid campaign's rapid crisis-to-opportunity turnaround. This transformation is further fueled by organizational changes where executive sponsorship and machine learning empower sales teams to replace compliance silos with authentic relationship building.

  3. Milken Institute1h 30m

    A Hollywood Exit: What California Must Do to Remain Competitive in Entertainment - and Keep Jobs

    Fred Baron, Rajiv Dalal, Kathy Garmezy, Joseph Henchman, Kevin Klowden, Larry Mantle, David Rockefeller Jr.

    Facing an 11% workforce decline and a 50% drop in feature film production since 2004, California officials and industry leaders are advocating for legislation to replace the state's capped lottery system with a non-tradable, expanded tax credit program. Proposed reforms aim to increase annual funding to $1 billion and extend incentives to large-budget films and visual effects to counter the migration of crews to states offering higher subsidies. While fiscal critics warn of unsustainable "race to the bottom" dynamics citing Michigan's failed 40% credit, panelists argue that preserving the state's dense infrastructure and middle-class jobs justifies the investment to stabilize a shrinking domestic market.

  4. Milken Institute1h 0m

    Crowdfunding for Start-Ups and Small Business

    Daniel Gorfine, Chris Brummer, Candace Klein, Ben Miller, Nivi, Danae Ringelmann, Matthew Accarrino, David Rockefeller Jr., Christopher Coleman, Andet Taylor, Ian

    The Milken Institute convened a panel to analyze the transformative potential of securities crowdfunding following the 2012 JOBS Act, where experts including Daniel Gorfine, Ben Miller, and Danae Ringelmann highlighted the shift from risk-averse traditional financing to decentralized capital formation. Panelists detailed how Title II, Title III, and Reg A+ frameworks have enabled diverse models ranging from Somolend's debt-based lending to Fundrise's equity real estate projects, effectively democratizing access for non-accredited investors while leveraging algorithms to mitigate fraud. Despite uncertainties regarding pending SEC rulemaking and potential broker-dealer liability, the consensus emphasizes that robust self-regulation and community validation are essential to scaling these platforms and integrating them with traditional venture capital ecosystems.